REPORT TO SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Review of Meeting Procedures and Protocols, the Brown Act, and Public Records Act
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
A Board, Commission and Committee Handbook is given to Senior Advisory Commissioners when they are appointed. In this handbook is a review of governance, including the Brown Act. Due to the number of new Commissioners, it was recommended that a presentation on the various governance requirements might be beneficial for the Senior Advisory Commission.
DISCUSSION
Assistant City Attorney, Jennifer Beyers, will present guidance to the Commissioners on Meeting Procedures and Protocols, the Brown Act and Public Records Act.
The purpose of this item is to help educate the Senior Advisory Commission on the requirements of these governance issues and to provide an opportunity for the Commissioners to ask questions.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than administrative staff time.
COORDINATION
This item has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Senior Advisory Commission agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Written by: Jennifer Beyers, Assistant City Attorney, Attorney’s Office
Reviewed by: Jennifer Herb, Recreation Supervisor
Reviewed by: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: Damon Sparacino, Director Parks & Recreation Department
ATTACHMENTS
1. City Council Policy 055 Council Meeting Procedures and Protocols
2. Rosenberg’s Rules of Order